Rebel Wilson denies bullying claims in Sydney defamation trial

16 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 28

Wilson gave evidence for the first time, rejecting allegations by actress Charlotte MacInnes in a packed Sydney courtroom.
MacInnes alleges Wilson defamed her via Instagram posts after a disputed 2023 incident involving producer Amanda Ghost, with both sides contesting the conversation's content.
Wilson maintains her statements were truthful and denies involvement in online smear campaigns, while MacInnes seeks aggravated damages and an injunction against further claims.

Can Wilson’s 'truth defence' succeed if she is linked to a smear campaign?

Is Rebel Wilson a malicious bully or a whistleblower fighting a corrupt system?

Did Rebel Wilson's PR team orchestrate a secret smear campaign against a producer?

Will digital evidence like texts and metadata decide this celebrity defamation trial?

What secrets from the troubled film set will be exposed during this trial?

How has this bitter legal feud impacted the careers of the three women involved?